Umpqua Valley Tennis Center To Celebrate Opening Of New Outdoor Courts In May

ROSEBURG, Ore. — The Umpqua Valley Tennis Center is inviting the public to celebrate the official grand opening of Roseburg’s newly renovated outdoor tennis and pickleball complex with a free community event on Saturday, May 9.

The grand opening party is scheduled from noon to 4 p.m. at 1201 N.W. Stewart Parkway. Community members are welcome to stop by to tour the facility, play on the new courts at no cost, and enjoy a barbecue hosted at the site.

The upgraded complex includes eight tennis courts, 10 dedicated pickleball courts, along with new lighting, fencing, seating, an improved entryway, and a security system. The project carried a total price tag of about $2.53 million.

Organizers said the event will include free hamburgers and hot dogs, as well as a beer and wine garden for attendees.

The outdoor courts were developed through a partnership between the City of Roseburg and the nonprofit Umpqua Valley Tennis Center. A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the project was held March 5.

Funding for the renovation came from several sources, including a $750,000 state grant secured by Roseburg Parks and Recreation Program Manager Val Ligon, $523,000 from the City of Roseburg, and $1.252 million in local matching support raised by UVTC from individuals, businesses, and foundations.

UVTC President Eric Ball said the facility has already seen strong use from both tennis and pickleball players.

“The new courts are simply amazing, and super popular,” Ball said in an email Wednesday. “The pickleball courts have been full just about every nice afternoon and evening. The new lighting is excellent, and last week I saw all the pickleball courts full at nearly 9 p.m.”

Ball also said the organization believes the complex now stands out as one of the best combined tennis and pickleball facilities in Oregon.

City Manager Nikki Messenger said during the March ribbon-cutting that the project reflects the value of community partnerships and could serve as a blueprint for future recreational improvements in Roseburg.

“We want to build on this momentum,” Messenger said. “I think this is an excellent model for — if you can dream it, you can build it.”

Adults will continue to pay $2 to use the outdoor courts, while youth 18 and younger can play for free. UVTC also plans to offer a month-to-month option for non-members who want access only to the outdoor courts.

Project design and construction management support came from Roseburg-based i.e. Engineering, while JRT Construction of Oakland served as the contractor.